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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

Onr citizens should bear in mind the COM
Ing reunion of the Third Me-, Reg't Associa-
ton, A committee of the resident members,
and citizens who have always taken a deep
interest in the regiment, have the matter IN
hand. The old third was born and Graded IN
Augusta. The members were gathered from
tho Kennebec Valley. Co.'S B. and l. were
raised in Augusta. 1t was the first volunteer
regiment from the State outside of the regu-
lar State militia. Their first camp was on
the State grounds; our older citizens remem-
Der well the excitement of that period. In
the gray of the morning of June 9th, 1851
they marched from camp one thousand strong
hlling State street solid full from the Angus
Ia House to the State House, as they hai1ed
In front of the former and took their formal
farewell. Its record is brilliant one. Inc
survivors will meet here the 2lst and II
should be grand holiday. Our citizens VIII
give them royal welcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
It's nelicacY Of Flavor

And the efficacy of its action have rendered
the famous California liquid fruit remedy.
Syrup of Figs, immensely popular. 1t
cleanses and tones up the clogged and fever
ish system, and dispels Headaches, Colds, land
Fevers. For sale by J. NJ Mixer, Augusta.
sue9deod&w lmnr3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
HEADQUARTERS SETH WILLIAMS Posi-,
No. IL, Dept of Me. G. A. R.,

Augusta. Sept. d, 1887. J
With feelings OF sadness the commander an
nounces the death of comrade Henry Sewa, mem.
Der of this post, sunday. Sept. 4. Comrade Sew.
all bore honorable part in the late rebellion,
ing in the 9th and 10Th Maine Regiments, first as
sergeant and subsequently lieutenant and adjutant
and captain. always giving the strongest proof of
patriotic devotion to country As a soldier and citizen
he did his duty faithfully and well. He left
mics. AS mark of respect to the memory of our
deceased comrade, the commander directs that the
Hall be draped in mourning for the period of thirty
days; that the members wear the usual badge of
mourning and that the flag be displayed al halt mast
on the day OF the funeral detail of four members
has been made from the Post to attend the funeral
and act as pail bearers.
BY command of
HENRY G. STAPLES,
G. +. GANNETT, Comma nder
Sery't Major Acting Adjt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

The committee of the Insurance Exchange
which was to visit the city this week to
adjust the insurance rates, have postponed
their trip until the reservoir is completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

The eight-year-old McFadden boy ran of
with another team yesterday forenoon, which
stood in front of Mr.. Benz amin Gardeners store,
eas: side. 1t was the property of "Win''
Dana, and the young rascal drove off towards
Malta Hill. Unluckily for him, however, Mr.
George Haskell happened to be at hand with
fast seed and gave chase. The race was
an exciting one. The youngster applied the
braid and George urged his equine at racing
gait. 1t was close race but finally the
superior craftsmanship of the grocer won and
he overhauled the boy beyond the hill. This
is not the first time McFadden has borrowed
horse in this manner, and he will be sent
TO the Reform School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

The first of Series of Five o'clock teas
occurred at Miss Sanborn's on Winthrop
Street Monday evening A very pleasant
time was enjoyed by all who attended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

The funeral of the late Capt. Henry Sewall
will occur at the residence of his son Harry
at 1890 A. NJ. today. There will be Ma
sonic services at the grave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
Timber Land for Sale.

The north half of Township No. 2, Range 4,Frank-
lin County, Me. Also two blocks one mile square
each, adjoining. in No. q X. s. This tract contains
between 5000 and 900 acres, the larger part of
which Is heavily timbered with pine, spruce and ce.
tween forty and fifty millions. 1t Is well watered BY
Alder Stream and Tim Brook. both of which cross
1t, taking In part of the famous Tim Pond. These
streams empty into Dead River, which comes into
the Kennebec below Moosehead Lake.
GILBERT LONGFELLOW,
July To- 1857. Machias, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

Several subjects for the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, have been
seen about town of late.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

The last batch of trapped Gardiner rum
sellers has been arraigned in Judge Stevens
court and fined 500 and cost each. Ap-
nealed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

A lizard which measured nearly eight
inches in length was caught in the watering
trough near the dam, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

A concrete walk is being laid in front of
the residence of Mr.. Geo. S. Ballard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

M@Prescriptions receive our careful atten
ton and are compounded from the puresi
medicine obtainable, our prices are reason.
ohls Davine 4 Courhlin, iuneSdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

There will be sale of the lands forfeited
to the State for unpaid taxes, at tn e State
Treasurers office to day at eleven o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

Sweet corn for the Hallowell corn canning
factory is being hauled through our streets
by the cart-load.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
Lisn

In this city, Sept. 5, Miss Mary Ann Savage, aged
GA years Funeral from her late residence, Malls
Hill, Wednesday, $50 P. N.
In Lewiston, Sept. 8. Mrs. Mary B., wife of Mr.,
Marshall Emery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

sportsmen are bringing in few ducks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
Aboard the Minnie.

Now for a yachting trip anywhere on the coast Of
Maine in the fine schooner yacht "Minnie,"
staunch and fast boat, IS It. long and II IT. BEAM
giving ample accommodations for or s, and for
days sail would carry is persons. The skipper and
owner. w. b. Coombs, Of Randolph, has followed
the for many years, and Is well acquainted with
the coast. For particulars inquire OF the under
signed and find how little the best time you ever had
would cost. II. G. WENTWORTH,
Gardiner, Me.
At Gardiner National Bank. aug24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

The city government meets this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

The Crow Town Base Ball team of this
city will play the Hallowell clerks on the
State grounds this afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

We saw handsome string of white perch
at the Central Fish Market yesterday morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
gpeal aud STATE ale,rs.

Wednesday. September 7, 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
City PersOnals.


Marshal Morse attended the State Fair
yeaterday.
Hon. Nathan Cleaves of Portland was in
the city yesterday
Hon. William McCrillis, of Bangor, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr. Walker Blaine is expected in town the
latt IT part of the week.
Senator A. l.. Lumbert of Houlton was in
the city yesterday, and made the Journal a
short call
Mr.. Arthur G. Hall has returned to the
city from very pleasant visit to his home at
Damariscotta Mills.
Mrs. Samuel Rolfe of Portland and. Mas
ter Rolfe, have been visiting at Mrs. B. X.
Percivars, Bangor street
DIR. Whitmore of New York, who has
been stopping in the city for several weeks
and made many friends here, departed for
Belfast yesterday forenoon where he takes
the boat for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
MILE RHEA.

This great actress, in great play with a
fine supporting company will be the event OF
the season. On September sevent zenith
Mile Rhea will appear in two of her greatest
plays-Fairy Fingers at the matinee and
Gslatea at night. Both are excellent. A re-
cent exchange says of her Galatea:
Pygmalion and Gslstea at the Institute
last evening was bright and exceedingly
clever performance. Mile Rhea as the st ,tue
Galatea was perfect. Motionless, seemingly
breathless, as she stood splendid realization
of sculptor's ideal. As the living Galatea
she WAS charming Her innocent questions.
her unconscious egotism born of ignorance,
her joyous gaiety and her deep grief were all
naturally acted that one forgot the art
that produced such semblances of ma ure's
VARYING moods
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07

Considerable anxiety has been felt for the
last few months BY the friends of Miss Maud
Gould and Miss Julia Folsom of this city re-
garding their safety. 1t will be remembered
that they sailed for San Francisco from
Philadelphia, January 10th on the ship Her-
lin commanded by Capt. Whitmore of Gar
diner When next heard from they were at
the Falkland Islands where they remained
eight weeks Since that time nothing has
been heard from them until vest erday when
the anxiety of their friends was relieved by
the following dispatch:
SAN Francisco, CAL, Sept. o.
Mrs NJ. B. GOULD;
Anchored safely in San Francisco Hsroor'
All we'll MAUD GOULD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-07
Real Estate Transfers I'm Lincoln Co. fOl
Week Ending Sept. 3. 1857.

G. F. GANNETT.
Serg't Major Acting Adjt.
National Republican., 1887-01-27
Robert Burns Celebration.

The one hundred and twenty-eighth ami
versary Of the birth of the poet, Robert Burns,
was fittingly celebrated by the Caledonian
Club last Tuesday night by banquet at the
Exchange Hotel on Pennsylvania avenue.
Over fifty covers were laid. When ample JUS
tice was done the good things prepared by
'mine host" the remainder of the evening was
spent IN speeches, reading. music, aud songs
of Scotland. DR.. Thomas Miller was appointed
chairman, and opened the meeting with q few
appropriate remarks. The toasts followed In or.
der and responded TO-, namely: 1.-THE Day We
Celebrate" VIM. Muirhead; "The President"
James Cochrane: THE Queen Robert Low
Land We Lef," Or. Thomas Miller; "The
Washington Caledonia Club" Robert l.. Came.
ron: "The Lassies," VIM Mitchell; "Our City,"
Wm. Ramsey. Prof Mercer furnished excel.
lent music; The clubplper, sutherland played
several selections, aud songs were sung by
Clansmen Silver Cochrane, Gallately, Cham
pion, Taylor. Imire, Watson, Mills. DR.. Miller,
and Ramsey. Prof John o. Russell and Mr..
Jardine contributed to the enjoyment of the
evening with instrumental solos.
National Republican., 1887-01-27
THE SMALL THINGS OF A DAY
Minor Occurrences In and About the
City Briefly Put.

Minor Occurrences In and About the
City Briefly Put.
Tooth filling made painless by the use Of
cocaine by 8. +. Mason, dentist, 2is Four.and
a-half street northwest.
Thomas MeCanna was yesterday appointed
driver OF the Washington Asylum dead wagon,
vice David Kern.
Cora Sims, colored girl, lead number of
coloTod girls into a fight yesterday morning at
sixth street and Maryland avenue southwest.
Cora was arrested.
the commissioners to extend the sewer in
jackson alley to the full length of the print.
ing office building
George W. Moran, nged 40 years, was arrested
by Onicer Wheelock yesterday on a warrant
sworn out by NJ. A. Shugrue, charging Moran
with stealing twenty pounds OF butter and q
basket.
Anderson Page, oolored youth, was given q
year in jail yesterday by Judge Smell for steal-
ing lot Of fruit from Joseph Hillyards store
on Seventh street. and also q gold ring from
Henry Ulrich, a Seventh-street ieweler.
The engineer commissioner was absent
yesterday when the builders committee called
on the commissioners to obtain q modification
in the building material order The commits
sioners are favorable to considering the matter.
Joseph II. Oates was caught tnmpering with
the poor box in st. Aloysius Church by a
workman named James McEvanna. Oates
said that he went to the church to pray for his
sore finger. Judge Smell yesterday gave him
ninety days on the farm.
George p. Gofl, by a bill In equity, seeks for
an accounting from Horace +. Page 1t is
claimed that they entered into an agreoment to
purchase and improve real estate and It Is
charged that defendant transferred certain lots
TO prevent complainant from sharing In the
profits.
Joseph b. Close, of Hudson county, N. j.,
has sold TO Abraham Winfield, of Sussex
county. n. j., for $4,000, a tract of land Of
seveniy.fve and one-quarter acres, known az
Powcll's dividend, and nine acres not far dis
tant from the same, aud his interest In the
Glenwood Cemetery Company.
National Republican., 1887-01-27
REMEMBERING THEIR CHIEF.
The District Veterans Represented at
Gen. Stones Funeral.


The members of the sth battalion, Dis
trict of Columbia volunteers Germany, met
in large numbers last night at Bieligk's
Hall, 735 Seventh street, to take action re
spectlng the death of Gen. Charles p.
Stone. Mr.. Christian Dietrich presided,
and at his Suggestion a committee was APP
pointed composing Messrs. "A. E. l.. Keese,
George Wagner, and Werner Koch TO draft
suitable resolutions. The committee, after
few minutes consultation, returned
and submitted the following resolu-
tions, which were unanimously adopted
Whereas this organization, representing the
survivors OF the Sth battalion, District of Colum.
bia volunteers mustered into the service of
the United States on April IL, 1861, has learned,
with profound sorrow, the sad news of the
mander, Gen. Charles Z. Stone. of whose true
and loyal devotion to hts country and his
country's cause our organization is living
Resolttd, That in his death the District Of
Columbia volunteers, as well as our whole
country, have lost one of their truest and
Rcsoired, That by his patriotism, integrity,
and devotion to the cause of right and Justice
the capital of the nation was saved from the
enemy In the hour Of It's greatest danger and
need, and that the recollections of our services
during these trying times under his brave and
faithful command and our association with his
CHuuTlDR tutnc VIII ever DC u source JUST
pride to the members of our organization.
Resolved, That our meeting hall be draped In
mourning for the period OF six months aud
that these resolutions be spread upon our min
utes, and that copy Of the same be presented
TO his bereaved family. assuring them OF our
heartfelt sympathy.
"Ilow much money have we on hand?"
asked member present.
"Several hundred dolars,n replied Treas
urer Appich.
81 move, then, that a committee OF two
he sent to New York to attend the funeral
and represent the District volunteers" said
the same delegate.
This was received with applause.
"Let George Wagner and A. Il. l.. Reese
go,n said manipulating member.
"Thats the ticket" said two or three
members at the same time, and minute
later Messrs. Wagner aud Reese were
chosen to go to New York, provided with
plenty OF money to pay their expenses and
get handsome floral tribute. The
members thereupon adjourned aud hustled
the representatives to their homes to pre-
pare for their journey. Messrs. Wagner
and Reese left on the 1910 O'Clock train
for New Y York city.
The sth battalion was the only one Of the
District volunteers Of 'Gl to take imme-
diate action In respect TO the death Of t heir
commander.
National Republican., 1887-01-27
Department Appointments.

Jesse ID. Abraham. Of Virginia, was yesterday
appointed to be deputy comptroller of the cur
rency, to succeed Valentine p Snyder. who was
appointed bank examiner at New York some
time ago Mr.. Abrahams has been for some
time an assistant to Prof G. B. Young In the
Emerson Institute.
George s. Moore, of Iowa, has been appointed
O $500 clerk in the dead letter office.
Charles G. Ames was yesterday appointed a
special agent of the treasury at San Francisco
at sc per oay.
Jacob Frolich, of the general land office. has
been assigned to temporary duty as custodian
in the office of the Secretary Of the Interior.
Fourth class postmaslers have been appointed
in Virginia as follows. Prescott Wright. Guns.
ton, Fairfax county; Charles W. Callahan,
Kents Mills, Wythe county, and James b. An
drews, Whites. Caroline county. The Office at
tinued as not needed and the office at Gentey.
Albemarle county, there being no applicant for
The Dlacp.
National Republican., 1887-01-27
Death of Rachel Il. Chidcster.

Rachel Evans Chidester, wife of W. C. Child.
ester, died at the family residence, Chidester
cottage Beaver, Beaver county, Pa, on Thurs
day morning, Jan. l3, and was inferred in the
New Waterford Cemetery on the following
Saturday Rev. Vim. d. Campbell officiating.
The deceased was nearly "a years old, having
been born on July 20, 1918. in Ebensburg. Pa,
which town was founded by her grandfather.
Since 1876 she hqd been suffering from paraly.
sis Of the entire left side, rendering her almost
helpless, but otherwise enjoyed good health
until Saturday morning, the Sth instant when
she was taken suddenly III and died on the
following Thursday morning at O'Clock. She
passed away peacefully without pain. The
cause of death was heart disease. supcrnduced
by heavy cold caught Il few days previous.
Mrs. Chidester was the mother OF Mr.. 4. T..
Chidester, of this city, and was widely known
for her charitable acts and kindness of heart.
No one ever applied to her for help in vain,
and she was never SO happy as when aiding in
making others happy. She had kind and
encouraging word for every one. no matter
what their condition in life Though long
suffering the was cheerful and patient to the
end.
National Republican., 1887-01-27
Benton,s HaIr Grove r.

All who are BALD, all who are becoming
BALD, all who do not want TO be BALD, all who
are troubled with DANDRuFF or ITCHING Of the
scalp, should use Benton's Hair Grower,
EIGHTY PER CENT. of those using 1t have grown
hair. 1t never fails TO stop the hair from fall
ing. Through sickness aud fevers the hair
sometimes falls of In short time, and al
though the person may have remained bald
for years, II you use Bentons Hair Grower ac.
cordlpg to directions you are sure of a growth
of hair. In hundreds of cases we have pro-
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We grow Hair in every case no mater how
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Unlike other preparations It contains no
sugar of lead, or vegetable or mineral
posonS
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itching of the scalp.
The Hair Grower is n hair food, and It's com
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which supplies the hair with its vitality
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National Republican., 1887-01-27

Senator Vance, in the Senate yesterday, re-
ported favorably from the District committee
the bill to incorporate the Georgetown and
Tepleytown Cable Railway Company, with
John w. Thompson, Henry II. Dodge, 0sceola
C. Green. and Norval w. Burchell. of the Dis
trict, and A. L. Bateman, Il. W. Pearsall, aud
Harvey Durand, of New York, as incorporators
IT authorizes them to construct q single or dou-
BILE track. to be operated by cable, or Other
power, from the Potomac river to and along
High street to the Tenley town road, and thence
TO Tenleytown. 1t requires that work on
the road shall be commenced within one year
and that the road shall be completed and IN
operation TO the Woodley lane within three
Messrs j. L, Barbour and Frank Hume were
at the capitol yesterday TO obtain hearing be.
fore the District committees in regard to the
memorial bridge across the Potomac.
National Republican., 1887-01-27
Lodge Meetings Tonight.
The following lodges meet tonight at Il
places named

The following lodges meet tonight at the
places named:
Masonic-New Jerusalem, No. 0, Masonic
Geo. Y Whiting, No. %, Georgetown; Washing
ten, Royal Arch, No. ., Masonic Temple.
G. A. R.-Burnside, No. s, Seventh and l.
streets northwest.
/, o. o. .F-Columbia, No. 10, Odd
Fellows Hall; Oriental, No. 10, odd
Fellows Hall; Friendship, No. 10, corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Twentieth street
northwest
Knights of Pythas-union. No. %, Grand
Army Hall, Seventh and l. streets northwest
Washington Division, No l., Uniform Rank,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
Lo M.-Wm. Louis Schley, No. 4, Odd Fell
lows Hall, Georgetown; Friendship, No. Z,
Moores Hall, 800 Ninth street northwest.
l. o. q. T.-star Of Hope, No. IL, Pennsyl-
American Legion of Honor-Harmony No.
l3l, lie Droit Building, room 40.
Improved Order of Red Men-Tuscarora,
No 8, Odd Fellows Hall, Eighth street south
east; Logan, No, 5. Market Hall, Thirty.second
street northwest.
Knights OF Golden Eagle-America Castle,
No 3, MeCauley's Hall, 200 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast.
U.o,G. C.-st Johns, No. 80, Washington
Hall, Pennsylvania avenue and Third street
southeast.
Union Veterans Union-Hancock. No, 1, 913
+ street northwest.
THE caligraph has been introduced in the
department of type.writing and stenography
thorough, practical instruction given in these
branches is filling this department of the COL
lege TO overtlowing. Additional facilities are
provided in the new building.